Python os.abort() Method

1. Syntax of the Python os.abort() Method
2. Example Codes: The os.abort() Method
3. Example Codes: Use a Conditional Statement With the os.abort() Method

Python os.abort() method works on all the operating systems and ends any current task in action. On Unix-like systems, the default behavior of this method is to produce a core dump.

On the other hand, on Windows-based systems, it returns an exit code 3.

Syntax of the Python os.abort() Method

os.abort()

Parameters

Return

In the execution process, this method does not return any value.

Example Codes: The os.abort() Method

import os

print("Hello world!")

os.abort()

print("This will not be printed")

Output:

Hello world!

os.abort() method in Python generates a SIGABRT(signal abort) signal to the current process. However, it does not call the Python signal handler registered for the SIGABRT signal.

Example Codes: Use a Conditional Statement With the os.abort() Method

import os

done = True

if done:
    print("The condition is true")
    os.abort()
else:
    print("This will not be printed")

Output:

The condition is true

The os.abort() method allows the code flow to exit the function and not execute the remaining code.